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Idyllic and Unique House on the Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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House view from lakeside
View of lake from living room
Lake view evening
Front garden
View from master bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cregg Lough
  • Place, Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club
  • Place, Thomond Park
  • Airport, Shannon (SNN)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Idyllic and Unique House on the Lake

Located 300m outside Whitegate Village, this self-catering property is situated on a large garden the shores of Cregg Lake, a small yet tranquil lake that is ideal for fishing or simply for watching the beautiful sunset each evening on the lake. The lake is home to swans and ducks, and sometimes early morning or evening a family of deer can be spotted by the waters edge. The village itself is 500m away where you will find shops and the local pub and restaurant.
Lough Derg, Irelands second largest lake is just 3 miles away and is popular for both fishing, sailing and cruisers. Boats can be rented to take out on the lake or you can avail of boat tours to places such as such as the Monastic settlement of Holy Island. There are two golf clubs in the area - Portumna Golf Club is 30 minutes away and East Clare Golf Club is 20 minutes away. Mountshannon, the adjoining village to Whitegate, is a picturesque village on the shores of Lough Derg with restaurants, pubs, and live music. There are walks on the Clare Walk Way close to the village and a lovely evenings walk is to walk through the village and down the countryside, around by Williamstown Harbor and back up to the village again - 7.5km
If you want to explore the southwest of Ireland further, the town of Killaloe is 30 minutes away while driving. Galway city is an hours drive. The market town of Ennis city is a 40 minute drive as is Limerick City. You can be back on the Wild Atlantic Way within one hour and drive through the Burren which is famous for its beautiful limestone landscapes. Located at the Southwestern edge of the Burren and running for 14km are the famous Cliffs of Moher. Hiking enthusiasts can do the Cliffs of Moher walk which starts in Fanore, stop off along the way at Cliffs of Moher visitor centre and finish up in Doolin where you can enjoy a lazy lunch and Irish traditional music.

The house itself is bright and airy and has views across the lake to the dense forest on the opposite side. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 kingside beds with en-suite. There is one double bedroom and one single. The third bathroom is located upstairs in the renovated attic
The kitchen comes fully equipped and there is a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There are towels and linen available. There is unlimited WiFi and TV.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Small or tidy pet , well behaved
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave key under flower pot by front door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Whitegate

Located in Dromaan, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Punchbag Theatre and Killaloe Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dromaan Harbour and Nutgrove Harbour. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Whitegate, Clare

What's nearby

  • Cregg Lough - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Limerick - 52 min drive - 60.7 km
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 54 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Thomond Park - 54 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Bunratty Castle and Folk Park - 60 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Birdhill Station - 50 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪That's My Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Half Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Larkins - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪The Whiskey Still - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Ritual Sauna & Coffee - ‬55 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic and Unique House on the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Idyllic and Unique House on the Lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic and Unique House on the Lake ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic and Unique House on the Lake located?

This family-friendly Dromaan holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cregg Lough, Aistear InisCealtra and Lough Derg. Nutgrove Harbour and Dromaan Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Rita Doyle Riordan

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Hi, my name is Rita and I was born in Whitegate where the property is built. the house was built in 2003. We lived abroad as a family and this was where we could bring the children every summer so they could be part of a local community and spend time with their grandparents, cousins and aunts and uncles. They are grown up now and spread across the globe but today, they still regard this property as home and all the great memories that came with it over the years.

Why they chose this property

This property is quite unique in that it is situated on a small lake. When you look across the lake all you see is greenery at the other side which is rare nowadays. The lake itself changes on a daily basis. Some mornings you can wake up to a beautiful mist rising off the lake, other mornings it is wild and fierce and sometimes it is as still as ice. To top it off the evening sunset is stunning and something to watch each evening.

What makes this property unique

The house is beautifully decorated in antique Balinese furniture which actually blends so well with the architecture and environment. The garden is large and is full of greenery and shrubs. There is a Gaelic pitch down the road (you can cross the field to reach it) so hurling enthusiasts can easily walk down to see a local game and then ramble on up to the local pub for some fantastic home cooking, and local banter. My family all live along the lake also so any questions all you would have to do is ask. It’s just a beautiful, well loved house in a stunning setting.

Languages:

English, French